--- title: "Wemyss & March Phase 5 Peatland Restoration Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000758901" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758901" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000758901.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000758901.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TWEED FORUM" published: "2024-02-22" --- # Wemyss & March Phase 5 Peatland Restoration Project Buyer: TWEED FORUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000758901 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758901) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000758901.json) ## Summary The Tweed Forum, a charitable buyer based in Melrose, UK, has initiated a tender for the "Wemyss & March Phase 5 Peatland Restoration Project" in the category of environmental protection. The project, located at Wemyss & March Estate, involves works to restore a 96-hectare area of blanket bog, with a deadline for tender submissions by March 28, 2024. The tender has a planned award period starting on April 8, 2024, with electronic submissions accepted. This opportunity presents potential for businesses involved in environmental restoration projects to compete. Companies specialising in works related to peatland restoration and environmental protection, particularly those with experience in similar estate-based projects, would be well-suited to bid for this tender. The project offers a contract period from September 9, 2024, to February 28, 2025, allowing for long-term partnerships with the Tweed Forum and contributing to sustainable land management practices in the region. ## Notice It is proposed to restore a 96 hectare area of blanket bog on Wemyss & March Estate. The work will involve a mixture of peat hag re-profiling (13,810 m) and construction of peat or mineral soil baffles to deflect water away from the base of re-profiled peat hags. 625 metres of ditches will also require blocking with peat dams. ### Lot Information Lot 1 It is proposed to restore an area of actively eroding blanket bog on Winterhope Farm in the Scottish Borders. The site is part of Wemyss & March estate and will be Phase 5 of a multi- phased project carried out on the estate. The work will involve a mixture of peat hag re-profiling (13,810 m) and construction of peat or mineral soil baffles to deflect water away from the base of re-profiled peat hags. 625 metres of ditches will also require blocking with peat dams. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499311 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TWEED FORUM | | Locality | MELROSE | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 9DF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45454100 - Restoration work ## Release History - 22 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499311 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499311&idx=4 22nd February 2024 - W&M - Phase 5 - Project Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499311&idx=5 22nd February 2024 - W&M - Phase 5 - Peatland Restoration Location Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499311&idx=6 22nd February 2024 - W&M - Phase 5 - Peat Depth Survey Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499311&idx=7 22nd February 2024 - W&M - Phase 5 - Archaeology search with site boundary - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499311&idx=1 22nd February 2024 - Wemyss & March 5 - Statement of requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499311&idx=2 22nd February 2024 - Peatland Action - CDM - Pre Construction Information - W & M - Phase 5 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499311&idx=3 22nd February 2024 - Peatland Action - CDM - Design Risk Register - W&M - Phase 5 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499311 Wemyss & March Phase 5 Peatland Restoration Project - It is proposed to restore a 96 hectare area of blanket bog on Wemyss & March Estate. The work will involve a mixture of peat hag re-profiling (13,810 m) and construction of peat or mineral soil baffles to deflect water away from the base of re-profiled peat hags. 625 metres of ditches will also require blocking with peat dams. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.tweedforum.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758901 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=758901 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758901. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000758901.json.